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'To' is used in expressions like 'to the park', 'to the postman', 'agree to a proposal'. (The word 'to' in these examples is a preposition.)

'To' As a Preposition

Occasionally, there is some confusion over the words 'too' and 'to'. The word 'to' is a preposition; whereas, 'too' is not. Confusing these is considered a grammatical howler. Using 'to' as a preposition is extremely common.

Examples:

Alan gave the box to me.

("To" shows the relationship between the words "gave", "box" and "me".)

Please return the slips to the secretary.

They should send all of them too the moon.

Is that the diamond you gave too your cousin?

PREPOSITION?

The word 'to' is a preposition. Prepositions show the relationship between at least two words in a sentence.

He agreed to the proposal.
("To" shows the relationship between "agreed" and "proposal".)

David ran to the park.
("To" shows the relationship between "ran" and "park".)

Words like on, in and by are also prepositions. There are lots of others. (See lesson Prepositions.)

Associated lessons:

What are prepositions?
To (infinitive verb) and too
To and too (meaning as well)
To and too (meaning in excess)